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The Department & National Bill
Funding the State Department and national security for next year
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would give money to the State Department and national security programs for the 2027 budget year.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This is a standard budget bill to keep parts of the federal government running. Because the text we have is very short, we cannot see exactly how the money will be spent. It passed the House with a close vote and is now heading to the Senate. We will keep an eye out for any hidden rules added to the final budget.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill sets the budget for the Department of State.
- It also pays for national security programs.
- The money is for the budget year ending in September 2027.
- The House passed it with a close vote of 217 to 209.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Thomas Massie (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Jared Golden (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- James Gallagher (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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